Radojicic Obituary: Boris

He was the type of neighbor who could be relied upon in times of need. He did not seek recognition for his generosity; his contributions were quiet and consistent. Whether supporting local charities, assisting a friend in distress, or simply offering a listening ear to a stranger, Boris embodied the spirit of civic duty. He recognized that a community is a collective effort, and he was always willing to do his part to ensure it thrived.

Boris often said, “Technology is a language; we must teach it to speak with empathy.� This ethos manifested in three core principles that guided his work:

In 2009, when Facebook attempted to scrub early groups related to the Balkan conflicts for policy violations, Radojicic had already scraped and preserved 90% of them. He infuriated both revisionist nationalists and Silicon Valley’s content moderators by insisting that “to delete a hateful post is to forget a symptom. Archive it. Annotate it. Shame it properly.�

Away from the demands of work and duty, Boris Radojicic was a man of varied interests. He possessed a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures of life. He found solace in nature, often spending time outdoors where he could appreciate the beauty of the changing seasons. He was a man who appreciated the arts, history, and the richness of culture, often sharing his discoveries with those around him.